How do developers make money from free software?

[Niyi]

The concept of free software has been around for decades, but many developers still struggle with monetizing their work. How do they turn their passion into a sustainable income?

Are there successful business models for free software? Are there ways developers can make money from their open-source projects and the pros and cons of each method.

 

[guruboy]

Developers can make money through free software by using their services and sharing the knowledge. Online software companies make money from their advertisers and sponsors. This is the basic method of doing free software business.